A Cruise From Epernay To Paris Cruise the Marne Canal on a boutique hotel barge and visit the famous Champagne Tourist Route, the battlefields of the Marne, the Museum of the Great War and a tour of Les Invalides in Paris.

THE BACK-ROADS DIFFERENCE
• Take a tour of the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery
• Join a guided tour of the Battlefields of the Marne and the Museum of the Great War
• Embark on an out-of-the-ordinary visit to Paris and a tour of Les Invalides

Meals

6 breakfasts

5 lunches

6 dinners

PARIS – EPERNAY

Become acquainted with the grandeur of Paris and soak up the iconic scenery in the capital before we leave together via mini-coach to Epernay, where we board our private barge in the afternoon. After settling into your cabin, meet with your fellow shipmates and raise a glass together with a welcome cocktail and dinner.

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EPERNAY – DORMANS

After breakfast, a languid morning stretches ahead as we sail through exquisite French scenery. Marvel at the gorgeous surrounds on this morning’s tour of Verdun, including a visit to Fort Douaumont and the Tranchée des Baïonnettes. We’ll return on board in the afternoon and continue cruising towards Dormans where we remain overnight.

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DORMANS – CHÂTEAU THIERRY

Awe-inspiring architecture, glorious gardens and world-class beverages – it all comes together today. After breakfast, we take off on an excursion along the famous Champagne Tourist Route as we partake in a guided tour of the village of Hautvillers – once home to Dom Perignon, a famous French Benedictine monk who made important contributions to the production and quality of champagne as we know it today. This picturesque village is located in the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park and is best explored on foot. We'll continue our visit to a prominent champagne house, with an incredible tasting included. After our tour, we’ll return on board and start cruising towards Château Thierry which we’ll reach in the evening.

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CHÂTEAU THIERRY – SAINT-JEAN-LES-DEUX-JUMEAUX

Back on dry land, start the day with a visit to the Aisne-Marne Cemetery and Belleau Wood where Marines fought one of the first US actions of the Great War before returning on board and cruising towards Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux, passing by Drache and Champigny as we cruise through the vineyard-dotted landscapes. Tonight, watch the sun dip below the canals and take the evening at your own pace.

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SAINT-JEAN-LES-DEUX-JUMEAUX – LAGNY-SUR-MARNE

Cruise towards Meaux this morning and, in the afternoon, join a guided tour of the Battlefields of the Marne and the Museum of the Great War. The circuit of the Battlefields of the Marne takes us through the most important combat areas while the ship cruises towards Lagny-sur-Marne where we will return on board.

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LAGNY-SUR-MARNE – PARIS

Today, our eyes are set towards Paris as we near the end of our journey. Upon arrival in the afternoon, our journey takes us on a final walking tour of Paris – one of the most impressive cities in the world. One of the major highlights of today's escapes includes a visit to Les Invalides, which retraces history from 1871 to 1945, including the two World Wars. Back on the water, we sit down for an evening gala dinner tonight and spend the night in port.

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PARIS

Enjoy your last hearty buffet breakfast on board this morning before disembarking the boat and ending the tour in Paris.

Important details

Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline.

Pricing based on per person/twin occupancy.

Single Supplement $800 for all departures.

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
This tour commences from Paris Hotel TBA at 8.30am.
Please ensure you are at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

The tour finishes at 12.00pm at Paris Hotel TBA.

Notes
Back-Roads Touring have hand-picked an extensive portfolio of quality properties across Europe and to ensure the very best experience on each of our tours hotels may vary to those listed in this itinerary.
Mobility: All of our tours involve walking and require our guests to board and disembark our vehicles several times a day making this tour unsuitable for those with reduced mobility.